Keep in mind that you do not have to treat the fever itself – the body is trying to mount this fever to fight the infection. When your child has a fever the most important thing is to encourage rest and give plenty of fluids. Fevers may continue… [Read More]
Spice Cabinet Medicine, 3 herbs for a cold
Got a cold, sick in bed? Find relief and comfort with this simple tea blend using 3 common culinary herbs. A cup of tea is a sure fix for anything that ails you, especially when down with a cold. But it can be hard to take care… [Read More]
Dosages: Tinctures and Teas
Tinctures Adults – The general adult tincture dosage: 15 – 30 drops / 3 xs daily or Dosage of a tincture for a chronic problem is ¼ teaspoon 3x daily Dosage for acute situations is 1/8 – ¼ teaspoon every half hour to an hour Children –… [Read More]
Teas From The Wild – Goldenrod herb
Goldenrod (Solidago) This beautiful herb grows in plant colonies, some are 100 years old! Older, central plants may eventually die back, creating a ring, but usually colonies are too dense for other plants to invade. Surprisingly, Goldenrod has no allergens. It is not goldenrod that brings on fits of sneezing, but the inconspicuous ragweed that… [Read More]
Fall Spices
“Let Your Food be your Medicine and Your Medicine be your Food”, Hippocrates …… this is one of my favourite quotes! Imagine how healthy we could be if we asked ourselves every time we put something in our mouth “is this healthy or not” Spices have been used since the beginning of time; the spice… [Read More]
